I had such a wonderful experience at the Pendry Hotel lobby bar and wanted to take a moment to specifically recognize Marissa, my bartender. I was enjoying some time on my own, and from the moment I sat down, Marissa made me feel completely welcomed and comfortable. She was attentive without hovering, polite, incredibly well-mannered, and carried herself with a level of professionalism that really stood out to me. There was an ease to her service that allowed me to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy my time. She also knows how to pour a proper glass of champagne! That detail absolutely deserves recognition. There is something to be said about someone who understands the details of their craft, and Marissa clearly does. Her presentation and service felt polished, intentional, and fitting for the Pendry experience. What I appreciated most was the balance of her hospitality. When you're sitting at a hotel bar alone, the bartender can really influence the experience. Marissa was personable and engaging while also allowing me the space to enjoy my own company. I never felt overlooked, rushed, or uncomfortable. I simply felt taken care of. Great hospitality isn't always about doing something extravagant. Sometimes it's the small details, the greeting, the attentiveness, remembering you're there, a beautifully poured glass of champagne, and making someone feel genuinely welcome. Marissa did all of that effortlessly. Thank you, Marissa, for making my time at the Pendry so enjoyable. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. You represented the level of hospitality I would expect from the Pendry beautifully, and I would absolutely return and hope to have you as my bartender again. read more

Bar Pendry - Great lighting around the room which made the experience elevated - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Girls, stay away from this bar. We came here after celebrating a birthday at SET, where our group spent around $1,000. My friend, a petite 5'3", 110-lb woman, sat quietly at the bar on her phone and hadn't even ordered a drink. Within five minutes, THREE security guards came to remove her. She wasn't aggressive, disruptive, or resisting. When we asked why, we were told they were "not obligated to give us a reason." The amount of force and intimidation was completely unnecessary. It was humiliating, disturbing, and completely ruined our birthday celebration. Absolutely unacceptable. We will never return!!!!!!!!!! read more

I'm my friends' DD and kind of always have been. So, people that are DDs reading this, you will park at a leveled parking garage where you will pay and then walk up unless you want to valet your car. When you enter the hotel, you are going to automatically love that you can watch basketball, lounge, or socialize around a pretty cool group of bartenders. I usually order a coke with a splash of Henny or Jack. The ambiance here has trendy music and cool folks. It is a mix of 20 somethings up to 50 yr olds. I usually sit outside far from the random social smokers and vapers. Outside is real chill on their patio areas. read more

Pendry is a great spot, whether you're there for date night or a celebration with your friends, it's great vibes and a go to place that as fancy as you can get in Newport without having to head to LA. Be prepared to spend $22+ for a drink, not including the hefty valet fee, and you'll have a mix of attractive people (mostly females), weeknights draws business men at the bar, working gals aka escorts, and groups of people coming there for post work meetings drinks. The staff and service are top notch, or always is! But my husband and I were surprised with Pendry not cracking down on the escorts, it's very obvious and for paying patrons like us who want an upscale hotel for a quick staycation, it's a bit of a distraction and distasteful and put a damper on our view of Pendry. We would expect this at a seedy place but not Newport and definitely not for those prices on drinks, food, valet. We will be back but probably not anytime soon. I often times have to entertain international clients when they are in town and I would be very hesitant taking them to Pendry for dinner and drinks after what I witnessed yesterday. It would be very uncomfortable for a professional setting. read more

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Had to beg for service here because I didn't want a 80 year old man to buy my drink and on top of it the bartender was rude and dismissive. But our passion fruit martinis were good but our bartender was rude and unfriendly read more

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Classy, clean, pretty, and unpretentious bar, and by unpretentious I mean they give you a bottle of water instead of putting you on the spot and asking, "Expensive or toilet?" The giant pretzel is amazing (we know, because we had a bad one at a German restaurant the night before)- it was soft and buttery and filling, with a rich cheese sauce. The truffle fries were great. And the chicken sandwich has great breast. The buffalo chicken eggrolls are good, but they taste more like macaroni and cheese than buffalo chicken (needs more wing sauce maybe). But their side salad is weird, full of blueberries and oranges. Beh! Don't order too much- there's no fridge in the room. And, if there's no ice machine in case you are thinking you can just turn the drawer into a cooler, uh, like my friend. read more

Bar Pendry - Mmm. - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Bar Pendry was such a great experience. The service was incredibly attentive and detailed. We never had to wait long for anything, and our server always seemed one step ahead. The space is perfect for people-watching, and we saw plenty of fun interactions, from smooth conversations to a few entertaining misses. The Caesar salad, fries, and drinks were all excellent, simple but really well done. We stayed at the hotel, which made it super convenient to enjoy the bar and head right upstairs afterward. Valet parking was easy and efficient, making the whole experience smooth from start to finish. Would definitely come back. read more

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Valentine's Day is super happening here at the bar and so many fancy cars waiting to be parked. It's definitely a scene and be seen. lol super entertaining to watch everyone interact. I love my crudo and Moët champagne. We had a great time here tonight with my son and his adorable girlfriend and will definitely be back with my daughter next week. They need some smoked almonds as bar snacks but other than that, super cool hang in Newport Beach! read more

Bar Pendry - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My friend was staying at the Pendry so we met at the bar for drinks. Such a stunning hotel and the bar area is no exception. I loved the lounge vibes. I ordered the Pandan, a pandan-flavored gin gimlet and it was refreshing and sweet. The service was decent but depending on where you sit it can be a little off the beaten path and you might not get as much attention as if you were seated at the actual bar. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you're staying at the hotel! read more

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Bar Pendry is already a beautiful spot in Newport very stylish, lively, and with a menu of bites and cocktails that disappoint. On the weekends, the energy is wild in the best way, full of interesting people and good conversation. But what truly makes this place special for us is one person: Stone. Stone is the kind of bartender you hope to come across but rarely do. He goes above and beyond every single time we visit. Instead of just pouring drinks, he crafts experiences reading our mood, asking what flavors we're into that night, and creating unique cocktails on the spot that are always top notch. It feels personal, thoughtful, and far from the standard "order off the menu" routine. On top of that, he genuinely looks out for us. One night, he even went as far as calling us an Uber to make sure we got home safe something you don't forget. That kind of care is rare, and it's exactly why Bar Pendry has become our go to. The bar itself is gorgeous and worth a visit, but Stone is the reason we'll keep coming back time and time again. Newport, you've got a gem behind the bar here. read more

Bar Pendry - Stone whipping us up some delicious cocktails per usual - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We're the regulars at the Pendry bar on Fridays and Saturdays. This place used to be the old fashion island hotel and was renovated and rebranded under the Pendry hotel chain. There are a few restaurants in the hotel but the main Pendry bar is the place everyone 20-40 years of age looking for a standing bar to hangout with friends and socialize are. The bartenders do a good job but the drinks are overpriced comparatively. They used to have DJs at times when they just opened and even a live band but now they only play a house set and leave it be. Ordering a drink from the bar can also be quite a hassle as they dont have enough bartenders mostly. There usually is a looooooooooong line by the door and the security and valet act as if the inside is so crowded and over occupied but that hardly is ever the case and when you get in you see the purpose of such a long line is mainly marketing purposes. The mentioned age range looking for a classy hotel bar come here often but there are times that as a regular I question whether its worth it or not. There are only 3 restrooms for women with NO hanger which is ridiculous for a hotel as even dive bars do. There is a restroom close to the entrance but the same issue persists there. In general these are point yo consider before going there as you might have to commit to a 1-1.5 hour long line anytime after 9-930 on Fridays and Saturdays, but worst on Saturdays: read more

Bar Pendry - Drinks - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The bartenders are AWESOME. Bar Pendry has been my watering hole since October and I've gotten to know the staff. Wonderful people and the shenanigans are always on pointe! Come for a good drink and stay for the shenanigans. BUT be safe and "gird your loins!" read more

Bar Pendry - Spa water: mint and cucumber - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Bar Pendry is located inside the luxurious Pendry Hotel. We valet our car for $15 as we entered the gorgeous hotel lobby towards the bar lounge. It's an open space lounge with some outdoor seating as well. It's a really classy spot and they even had a live singer, which was a nice touch. All of the cocktails were $25 each, which is definitely on the higher end. I ordered the Te'Kiwi, which was decent. The Shiso leaf that garnished my drink was so sad and limpy --pretty disappointing when you're paying this much for a cocktail. While our waitress was nice and helpful, it took awhile for us to pay our bill towards the end. Unless you're already staying at this hotel, I wouldn't come back here just for this bar. read more

Bar Pendry - Pineapple Zing, Te'Kiwi, Shiso Pretty, and Golden Hour. - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Nice place but too crowded on weekend nights. The entry lines sometimes are crazy. The crowd is very mixed -- from loud 20-year-olds to fairly uninhibited, a bit tipsy men in their 60s. However we met some nice people. The cocktails are average and pricey. DJ played good music though. Worth visiting once or twice just for the experience. read more

The bar of the Pendry is a cool hangout spot and they got live music on the weekends at night starting Thursday. The prices are as expected for a five star hotel. Cocktails are well prepared and the bar food is of good quality. They got paid Valet parking. The Valet system works well and is very convenient! read more

Bar Pendry - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Your wannabe hip hotel bar. Super noisy with stuck up, awful waitstaff. Waitress takes my order and is disappointed when the people I am sitting with are all not on the same bill. "Oh". Ordered a decaf latte and she likely brought me non decaf because I havent slept a wink tonight. Never going back there. read more

First time at Bar Pendry. Last time at Bar Pendry. Pulled up in a G63 at 11:30 PM. Valet looks at me like I just showed up in a Prius and says, "No space, bro." Funny, because when I walked back there were enough open spots to host a car show. Front door security? Nope. They sent us around back like we were UPS delivering a package. Back there was a 2-hour line to... who knows. Probably the privilege of paying $20 for a watered-down cocktail. The doorman? Olympic-level power tripper. Gave my girlfriends attitude, then flat-out asked for a bribe. Bro, this isn't Vegas -- you're not the Bellagio. Inside was like if Mad Max and Jersey Shore had a baby. Too drunk, too high, too messy. People offering like they were passing out Costco samples. Said "no" ten times, and they still looked at me like, "Free trial?" And let's not forget the mud puddle out back. Almost slipped, which would've been the most graceful thing happening in that entire building. Bar Pendry in a nutshell: * Valet scam: * Bribe at the door: * Drug dealers on loop: * Mud wrestling outside: 10/10 would recommend... if you're writing a Netflix dark comedy. Otherwise, save your G63 gas money read more

Nice setup with circular bar. A couple of TVs by the bar as well. Drinks are around $25 which is pretty steep. We ordered Oaxacan Water which is a mezcal drink and another drink that was like an old fashioned. Both drinks were good. We went around 5pm on a Saturday and it was pretty chill. I think it gets b read more

Bar Pendry - Espresso martini - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This review is for the bar only. We came to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of girls and heard that this was a happening spot. Came on a Friday night and it did not disappoint! Our waitress was super sweet and attentive!! The crowd is more upscale and despite it getting pretty packed later on in the night, we had a great time! Lots of great conversations and celebrations. Only thing missing is a dance floor! Parking was a bit pricy at $20 for self park. The bar will only validate valet. read more

Maris was absolutely amazing. She was exceptionally polite and was a mastery of spirits. Whenever you attend Pendry Bar I would ask for her. She will make your experience that much more special. read more

Mixed feelings about this place! The food was decent and the ambiance is beautiful and amazing for people watching, but maybe the service is still finding its legs and working out some kinks? It's also fairly loud, so if you're trying to have conversations, you may find yourselves having to raise your voices to hear each other. Despite the fact that reservations aren't allowed, our group of 4 was asked to leave abruptly while we were still eating, supposedly because a large party was coming in and they needed our table... Our waitress offered us a round of drinks in exchange for leaving, but told us we would not be able to get another table right away (as in we weren't next in line). Luckily, one of our friends asked another person who looked like they were a manager and we got seated promptly at another table so we were able to order more food and finish eating. On our first visit, we ordered: COCKTAIL SHRIMP: decent, not a standout, but it tastes fine. The Baja cocktail sauce was mild. KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS: served with kimchi butter, carrot and radish slaw. This was pretty tasty but also on the mild side in terms of flavor. Our group liked them enough to get a second order, as they come in a set of 3. DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE: tasted fresh, but also not a standout. I tend to like more flavor in all my food, so this dish wasn't super memorable to me. FRIES: crispy and delicious! Fries done right. FRIED MUSHROOMS: very interesting and unique dish - the way the mushrooms were fried made them very delicate and crispy. Would recommend if you're a mushroom fan. SHISO PRETTY COCKTAIL: Vodka, Passion Fruit, Shiso, Lime Cordial. Super tasty and refreshing cocktail. Would order again! GOLDEN HOUR COCKTAIL: Clase Azul Tequila Plata, Mezcal, Pasilla Arbol Syrup Blood Orange, Lime, Mole Bitters. Well balanced but the smokey flavor of Mezcal was still prominent, so I'd only recommend this one if you enjoy Mezcal. Overall not a terrible visit but it definitely had some kinks. I would still go back if friends or family want to go. read more

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We love Bar Pendry! Fun ambiance and it's very social. I've been here a few times and always had a great experience. It can get really packed but I assume it is more around the holidays due to work holiday parties. Coming recently on a Friday around 5, there were still a few bar seats available and tables that are first come, first serve until 10. Chandler helped us and was above and beyond. She was amazing and made us some fun drinks too! read more

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Overall, a three star experience, some good and some not so good. Let's start the good: The interior decor is very classy and elegant and upscale. Ambience is very nice, and the clientele are all good looking young and well dressed. The outdoor patio is very open and nice and has heat lamps. Here are the not so good: parking even with validation is $15. Drinks are super expensive around $25 each. Food choices, definitely lacking, only bar food, and the food is not that tasty, and the ingredients are of low-grade. Food is also super expensive and small portion sizes in addition to not tasting good. Overall, I would say it's a place to go for the environment, both the drinks and the food is lacking. It's a place to see and to be seen. read more

Bar Pendry has a great vibe stylish, and modern. Valet parking was easy and convenient, which is always a plus around here. The drinks were okay. Nothing bad, just not super memorable. I was hoping for something a little more creative or bold. The staff was friendly, but they could've been more attentive. There were a few moments where we had to flag someone down or waited longer than expected, which took away from the experience a bit. Overall, it's a nice place to grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere, but I'd say the service and drinks could use a little polishing to match the "upscale" setting. read more

Food is great. People watch is fun. Everyone dress to impress . Nice Ambiance and house music was pretty good. Came by myself to check it out and it was fun. Nice bar areas as well. Recommend for fun and mingle read more

Food - bar and finger foods. We got the tuna tartare. It was nice and refreshing. Also ordered up Latte, Shiso Pretty cocktail, black tea, and red velvet cake. All were amazing! Service - Sophia was great! She certainly took care of us even at a rockin' night like Friday night. Ambiance - Friday night going out kinda vibe with the beauties abound. Beats playing in the background. Most definitely another happening place to go to on a Friday night! But for sure, it gets packed and booze flowing. Might be a good idea to get a visible bouncer. Is there a capacity limit? Verdict - come early so you can grab a seat. Otherwise, you have to hunt down a spot somewhere or share a table with someone. This place gets packed after 8. Definitely a nice chill lounge and bar kinda place. Come dressed to impress as a suggestion but certainly can be entertained even if you are rockin' the beach flops. read more

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This is the place to be right now. I have been on two different Friday nights and had different experiences, but both were good. The first time I went, it was packed by 8 PM. They have a DJ that really sets the tone. There's good looking people that are there to have fun. There is also great people watching, if you are into that. Their drink prices are expensive but to be expected based on location. The bar is beautiful and there is a back patio, but don't sit too close to there because it smells like smoke. The second time I went, it was much less packed, but still was great for people watching. I ordered a bottle of wine in the second time I went and thought that was a better value. We also got bar seats that second time pretty easily. This is my go to bar for now. read more

Bar Pendry - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Covered in palm trees and with an exquisite facade, the Pendry hotel offers a space to indulge in the finer things at Newport Beach's Fashion Island. On a weekday afternoon, a friend and I visited Bar Pendry to celebrate my birthday. There is a sophisticated, tropical vibe to Bar Pendry, which is canopied in various layers of greenery. We selected to sit at the bar, and the bartender poured us some fabulous cocktails. To pair with the Shiso Pretty and Passion cocktails we ordered the Tuna Crudo, Pretzel, and Wagyu Sliders. I was not a fan of the pretzel dip, but beyond that everything was delightful. As a surprise, the bartender brought me a beautiful slice of birthday cake, with a piece of chocolate on the side that was etched with the phrase "Happy Birthday." An utterly superb experience at such a luxury venue. read more

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Love this spot for craft cocktails and a nice ambience! While it is a hotel lobby bar, this spot is it! They have plentiful seating around the bar and also lounge areas throughout. Cocktails are pricey (but that's expected) but they are well-crafted and presented. Service here is friendly too. Overall, wonderful spot no matter what vibe you're looking for! read more

High five to Bar Pendry! Loving the look of this new spot. Food, service, ambiance is outstanding. I tried the truffle fries and mushroom flatbread. Truffle Fries: 5/5 hot, crispy fries that had shaved truffle all over the fries. Can't beat that! Mushroom Flatbread: 5/5 an abundance of mushroom, arugula and cheese topped on this flatbread. They don't skimp out on their toppings.. that's for sure. See you soon Bar Pendry! I'll be back read more

Bar Pendry - Truffle Fries and Mushroom Flatbread - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I've never been to a more "happening" bar that was so overwhelming packed with people; that ordering a drink was a mission. Nonetheless, the cocktails were great! Bartenders were super friendly and were doing the best they could. Definitely a bar worth checking out, but be prepared to wiggle your way through lots of obstacles. read more

Bar Pendry - The bar - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

So if you're gonna charge $20++ for each cocktail and charge $15 for valet WITH validation, at least give me a couch to sit on that's clean. This was the cleanest one we found and it was really gross. This place has only been open 2 months. How could it get this icky this quick? It was really disappointing. read more

Bar Pendry - This was the cleanest couch we could find to sit on. Yuck! This place is only 2 months old! - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We get here around 12. Wanted to buy a table, they tried to charge us 2000 for one hour. Then they come Down 1.5k once they realize there's only an hour. All the while allowing a ton of people in just because they know someone and it's the typical tuff door guy mentality. Which is sad because their reputation as a brand for Pendry hotels is great but yet the locals and people who were willing to spend money but not get robbed for a lobby bar . 2k for a lobby bar is ridiculous and especially for 1hr before last call . I guess the rumors that they host hookers and prostitution was true because that's all they kept letting in and all we saw walking out was . read more

Bar Pendry - The manager and 2 "security guards" that kept letting people in because "they knew them personally" - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The bar is nice. Park across street in garage behind hotel valet . It says $20 all night but it charged me $23 so beware it does charge you for every minute you are there. I heard the salad was good. I tried expresso Martini and it was above par. Recommend I did not find another drink I liked read more

Bar Pendry - Bathroom tiles - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We really enjoyed Bar Pendry! Food was good, drinks were good and service was great! Sophia was very nice and attentive, even after it got really crowded and she got so busy. She made us love Pendry more! Love the ambiance, the vibe and the energy! We will definitely be back! read more

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The physical space is beautiful. Service subpar. I've had better at a packed dive bar. Servers were reluctant to take order, both at bar and at a table. Gave conflicting answers on the availability of espresso martinis. Which were $25. I came expecting to have an expensive drink, but one of the servers said that they were pre-batched and as mentioned previously I felt like a nuisance every time I requested a drink in the sparsely populated bar. Arrived around 7. Wasn't busy until 9. I don't mind paying that much for a good drink and being well taken care of. But that was not the case here. So much potential, but management and staff needs training. read more

The pendry hotel has amazing ambience and the bar is a great get together spot. Drinks are a bit pricey and it gets super busy. But if you want to impress a date it's a nice spot to go to. read more

Bar Pendry - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This place is nice. Very cool bar scene and atmosphere. The drink are nothing special honestly... you come here for the vibes. You will see all walks of life in here... from families to people dressing up for the night. read more

This place is hard to love. It feels like you're on a movie set with a bunch of extras trying too hard to prove their worth. If you go before 10pm and with a group you might like it .... After 10 pm on a weekend is rough. read more

Bar Pendry - Girls night ! - Lounges Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Arrived on a Friday night around 1015 It was a packed house The Pendry hotel looks amazing, either you're at Set or at the bar. It looks amazing inside and out Valet parking is available Didn't have to wait to get inside but you do pass by security and we were able to walk in It was crowded, the music was nothing special but you get the entire 'Newport beach' vibe of people You can't make a reservation so you're either going to wait or you're not The bar area was completely full so good luck trying to find a bartender to take notice to grab you a drink Waited around for 20 minutes trying to get their attention before we were finally served It seemed like there was only 2 bartenders (could be wrong) Super boujee crowd here Getting here at the right time and getting a good seat here is ideal Drinks are expensive Almost $50 for 2 espresso martinis Aesthetically pleasing but this crowd is full of people who care more about what they look like, take selfies and are sugar daddies or are looking for one Would prefer a different crowd personally read more

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